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Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

13.8 W x 25.6 H in

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The artist captures a musician in a vibrant, linear style. A saxophonist, distinguished by a fedora and suit, emerges from a deep blue canvas. The composition utilizes vertical white strokes against the rich blue background to sculpt the figure and instrument, creating an illusion of light and movem...

Year Created:

2026

Subject:

Mediums:

Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

Rarity:

One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:

13.8 W x 25.6 H x 2 D in

Ready to Hang:

No

Frame:

Not Framed

Authenticity:

Certificate is Included

Packaging:

Ships Rolled in a Tube

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South Africa.

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Mbongeni Mhlongo

About the Artist

Mbongeni Mhlongo

South Africa

Artist Profile
Mbongeni’s artistic practice is deeply inspired by music and dance, exploring the expressive qualities of movement, mood, and rhythm. Through his vibrant compositions, he invites viewers to connect with the emotional beauty of his work, transforming the energy of music into a visual experience.
He regards his paintings as visual music, expressing his innermost feelings through colour, gesture, and texture. With a paintbrush as his instrument and the canvas as his stage, Mbongeni sings his songs through paint, creating visual melodies that speak directly to the soul.
His body of work consists predominantly of figurative compositions, evolving from abstract forms into recognisable imagery. Through the use of vibrant colours, rich textures, expressive brushwork, and three-dimensional effects, he creates dynamic works that capture the essence of rhythm, the poetry of movement, and the emotional depth of human expression.
Add my Johannesburg and South African context
Make my artistic voice more distinctive
Reduce repetition around music and rhythm

Recognition:

  • Artist featured in a collection

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